UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT
TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Connecticut Water Service, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Connecticut

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

0-8084		06-0739839
(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)
93 West Main Street, Clinton, Connecticut		06413-0562
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

860-669-8630

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

N/A

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Item 5.02		Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers

     On May 15, 2006, Connecticut Water Service, Inc. and its subsidiary, The Connecticut Water Company (together, the “Company”) appointed Trudie M. Edwards, age 40, as the Company’s Controller and Principal Accounting Officer. Prior to her appointment, Ms. Edwards served as the Company’s Assistant Controller.

     The Company confirms, as required by regulations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, that (1) there is no family relationship between Ms. Edwards and any director or other executive officer of the Company, (2) there was no arrangement or understanding between Ms. Edwards and any other person pursuant to which she was appointed as Controller, and (3) there is no transaction between Ms. Edwards and the Company that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.